Protein Banana Pancakes (Print Page)
Fluffy pancakes blending protein powder and ripe bananas for a nutritious breakfast. Ready in 25 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 1 cup rolled oats
06 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Add-ins
10 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed
11 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Combine the mashed bananas, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend on medium speed until the mixture is completely smooth and no banana lumps remain.
02 - Add the rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt directly to the blender. Blend until a smooth, uniform batter forms with no visible dry spots.
03 - Stir in chia seeds, ground flaxseed, chopped walnuts, or chocolate chips if desired. Let the batter rest for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the oats to absorb moisture and thicken.
04 - Place a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with cooking spray or a thin layer of butter or oil.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles consistently form across the surface and the edges begin to set. Flip carefully and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the underside is golden brown and the center is cooked through.
06 - Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate and repeat with the remaining batter. Serve immediately with fresh berries, nut butter, maple syrup, or other preferred toppings.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They taste genuinely sweet from the bananas alone, so you never feel like youre eating health food.
- The batter comes together in a blender, which means one appliance and almost zero dishes to wash.
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- Protein powder can make batter gummy if you over blend, so stop as soon as everything is combined.
- Cooking on too high heat burns the outside while leaving the center raw, so keep the dial at medium and be patient.
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- Let the batter sit for five full minutes if you want maximum fluffiness, the oats need time to hydrate and the baking powder needs time to activate.
- Use bananas that are almost too ripe to eat plain, the ones with completely brown peels give you the sweetest pancakes with zero added sugar.